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Hi All,<br>
Both Asian and American Ginseng roots, leaves, and fruit are chock full
of saponins. What are considered as the active ingredients in
ginseng, namely the ginsenocides, are saponins. These substances are
wonderfully soothing on one's hands. The nicest job in the whole
ginseng business is macerating the berries with your hands to free the
seeds from the pulp. This is usually done in 5 gallon pails half filled
with berries. After 10 minutes of this work, your hands and cuticles feel
wonderfully soft. The pulp is then floated off and the seeds are left. It
is by far the nicest hand treatment I have ever experienced. <br>
Bob<br><br>
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At 08:18 AM 10/28/2005, Amy Brush wrote:<br><br>
<blockquote type=cite class=cite cite="">Yes,<i> panax ginseng</i> is
Asian or Korean ginseng. Although I have seen it listed as an ingredient
in several topical (mostly cosmetic like shampoo, etc.) products I have
looked through several texts and have not found any rationale for topical
use. Nor have I ever heard of anyone using it topically for anything. I
always assumed that companies were using it because it is popular and
mystical and people know the name...frustrating use especially of a rare
plant. Also, knowing the actions of ginseng (tonifying, cardio- and
hepato-protective, etc.) and considering it is a relatively mild plant I
can't imagine why anyone would apply it topically in such a small dose. I
would look at a Chinese or Korean Materia Medica if you can find one and
see if they have any topical uses listed. Actually, I have been meaning
to look into this for a while because it is so common in topical
applications so if I get a chance I'll look at a few of the asian materia
medicas and see if I find anything. What is intended the purpose of the
nail oil? And what is the extractant used, oil?<br>
~Amy<br><br>
<font face="Lucida Handwriting" size=2>Amy Brush<br>
Clinical Herbalist, Intern<br>
Tai Sophia Institute <br>
Laurel, MD 20723<br>
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<dd>Hello, this is one for the ginseng experts among you...<br>
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<dd>I'm beginning a project with a cosmetics company, helping them source
some ingredients. My question; Is there any reason whatsoever to
apply ginseng root extract to finger or toe nails? Is there any
literature that would indicate delivery of any medicinal / tonic benefit
from extract applied to finger or toe nails? The company in
question lists "panax ginseng extract" in its ingredients list
for nail oil (not sure yet if it's asian or american, will
inquire). <br>
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<dd>Would appreciate any leads, thanks,<br>
<dd>Jennifer<br>
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